Curborough sprint day 2015

Would any of you be interested in going to Curborough sprint course now that it has been changed to include a crossover in the center of the track?
It would be a mid week event, and bring what you like. Strats hopefully, but then we don't all have one of those....
Cost would be about £60 and a max of 20 cars.... additional drivers £20.

Dates will be 18th June, if we don't get enough people which is likely I will ask other club to fill in the places....

Starts at 09:30 and runs till 17:30, and runs all day.....
A fish and chip run or the like will be done on the day (Separate cost)

You should get in about 10-15 runs if you up for it!

What do you all think???????

Answer to some of the questions asked so far...

1. You will need a helmet but thats all.
2. The car does need to be safe... Does not need to have been registered or have a current MOT, but must be of driveable quality.
3. Car are split into classes and timed with stopwatches so not a serious event per se, its for fun, but with a timed element.
4. £30 non returnable deposit is required direct to the organizer not the Club.
5. Last date for deposit paid is March 29th then I will offer it to other clubs to get the numbers.
6. I'm told on average you will get between 10-15 runs

For those seriously interested PM me and I will give you the details of where to send the Deposit.


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Attendees so far:

Jeff
Martyn H +4
Bob
Ian
Neil
Giorgio
David E
John
Geraint


So far we have 6 strats, 1x austin healey rally 3000, chevette HSR, Nissan 300zx, and others...

Hi Ian,

I would need to check the date, but yes I would be interested.
Dave

Interested too (the missus has given approval). Would need to understand the required status of the car (as there's a possibility that it still will not be on the road by then) and requirements regarding personal safety equipment (as I don't have any).

Cheers.

Its a while since I have been to Curborough, so I am intrested, just need to check I will be free that day, I should be as its a tuesday....

Is it an organised sprint, or a special event? i.e. are we running to any specific rules?

A few of us in the Midlands grab Curby twice a year for a bit of fun

Status of the car - ;) there is no required status for the car - running and stopping and capable of making it round keeping you in one piece - just apply a common sense approach - generally when we hire many are not road legal or registered for the road. Quite a few needing extensive spannering and fettling to make it from Car park to track .;)

There is no maximum limit for safety gear - but minimum is a crash hat - begged borrowed or stolen -no need for a listed approved etc. as its not a competition its a fun day. It's nice to have someone who has a basic knowledge of first aid just in case the worst happens - you just look out for each other.

We have a broad church and just about anything turns up - Ginetta, Palmer, Radical, Caterham, Westfield, MX5, Evo, Fisher, Pilbeam Judd, Lotus formula, Pilbeam Hart, Imp special, Atom - etc. etc. 50/50 split normally of driven/trailered.

Don't expect to use too many gears.

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Interested too (the missus has given approval). Would need to understand the required status of the car (as there's a possibility that it still will not be on the road by then) and requirements regarding personal safety equipment (as I don't have any).

Cheers.

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Don't expect to use too many gears.

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Oh .. I've still to get past fourth gear, that seemed fairly quick to me, perhaps I'm getting older :confused:

Thanks for the guidance.

If I'm around I'll be there - just cant commit to much this year due to work and house move (hopefully)
(and even more hopefully with a better Garage!)

Whre is Curborough?

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Whre is Curborough?

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Midlands - Near Burton on trent http://user28967.vs.easily.co.uk/loc...sprint-course/

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Oh .. I've still to get past fourth gear, that seemed fairly quick to me, perhaps I'm getting older :confused:

Thanks for the guidance.

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I doubt you need more than 3rd at curborough if you have a stock alfa box.... so you will be fine.

You can do this in 2nd gear there....

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I doubt that I will manage it, even if others do.

Ok So I was getting carried away with the thought of a day at Curborough, I have just been reminded that I will most likely be back on the ship by then :( wont know for sure for a couple of months......

No problem Neil, just leave the keys under the wheel arch :-)

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No problem Neil, just leave the keys under the wheel arch :-)

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Now why didnt I think of that ;):rolleyes:

Additional details now on the first post.

Hi Ian,

Interested in this event as it will make a good change from the usual track days I do.

Have sent you a PM for the payment details.

rgds Bob

Just to let you all Know the date has had to change to Thursday 18th June......

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Just to let you all Know the date has had to change to Thursday 18th June......

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Cool, that's much better for me :D

Deposit paid.

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Just to let you all Know the date has had to change to Thursday 18th June......

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Revised date still okay for me and deposit paid

Ian, I'd been interested.....

6 booked so far, any more want to come and have a laugh and a good day?

Still only 4 names on the first post though, so who are the other two....?

We are delayed here in Houston, due to congestion & now we have been fog bound for 2 days, so its 99% i will be home till the 18th, so count me in.

Ian PM sent for details..

Not sure myself Neil as the bookings are going through Dan, I understand someone has booked 4 places.

It will be a surprise when we all get there... More the merrier I say.

Pm with details sent Neil.

Hi Ian,

PM sent for details on how to book.

Thanks
Dave

Did you book Dave?
Spaces are getting low now only 5 spaces left.....

Hi Ian,

Yes I have booked (just), waiting for confirmation.

Cheers
Dave

If I get chance, I might pop down to have a look and meet up with everyone. It's a great little track, I had some training there last year in my Alfa twin cam. Needless to say I need much more practice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11xSXqPJCzo

Mick

Bring the Yellow Peril for a steady run Mick.......

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If I get chance, I might pop down to have a look and meet up with everyone. It's a great little track, I had some training there last year in my Alfa twin cam. Needless to say I need much more practice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11xSXqPJCzo

Mick

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Looks like "Alfie" was going ok Mick .....

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Looks like "Alfie" was going ok Mick .....

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Yes Phil,
That was just after I'd had the carbs overhauled. Made such a difference running on 4 cylinders.:)

Mick

Using this many gears

https://youtu.be/7Bzrkfh4JJk

And doing what you do when missing the braking point after going for it down the straight.

Anyone else interested in coming before it gets passed to another club to fill the last few places?

Speak now.......

Yes,I wouldn't mind having a lash at that so count me in if you could let me know how to send the deposit thanks.
Rob

Any chance of booking my Clio in on this event.

Geraint

Final details will be sent out to those booked soon, if you have not received them already.....

See you all on the day..

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Final details will be sent out to those booked soon if you have not received them already.....

You you all soon..

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Got mine- just need to get the engine tuned then I am ready!

Does anyone require any Polo shirts, jackets, tee-shirts or rugby shirts? if so what size and i shall try to bring along your sizes.
Thank you

So holiday over, rolling road booking confirmed for Monday, so looks good for a fully functional car at curborough- just no time to get used to the car with the turbo on it again!!

Just take it steady you have all day to get used to it Run after Run after run!!!!

Any one else want to join us>>>>>>

All being well I'll hopefully be there..........................not in the stratos though.......:(:(